Ricky Warwick discusses two tracks off his electric album

BLACK STAR RIDERS frontman Ricky Warwick is set to release his two solo albums, »When Patsy Cline Was Crazy (And Guy Mitchell Sang The Blues)« and »Hearts On Trees«, as a double CD on 26th February 2016 via Nuclear Blast Entertainment. As Ricky decided to record two separate albums, we decided to quiz him on two tracks off each album - watch as he discusses 'The Road To Damascus Street' and 'Celebrating Sinking' off his electric offering, »When Patsy Cline Was Crazy (And Guy Mitchell Sang The Blues)«, here: https://youtu.be/ID1I6Qyui20

Watch the official video for the catchy anthem 'Celebrating Sinking', here: https://youtu.be/N3l2BJiRRhM

Ricky commented on the track: "Andy Cairns from THERAPY? has been one of my closest friends for many years and we have shared some great adventures. We are also both Belfast lads. We had been planning to write a song together for years and this album was the catalyst for that. Andy sent me the title and the chorus and I built the rest of the song around. 'Celebrating Sinking' is about keeping your feet on the ground and not forgetting your roots!". Pre-order the double album here: http://nblast.de/RWarwickPatsyClineNB

The forthcoming release boasts an array of acclaimed musicians with guests including; Joe Elliot (DEF LEPPARD), Damon Johnson (THIN LIZZY/BLACK STAR RIDERS), Andy Cairns (THERAPY?), Billy Morrison (BILLY IDOL), Nathan Connolly (SNOW PATROL), Ginger Wildheart, Jake Burns (STIFF LITTLE FINGERS), Richard Fortus (GUNS 'N ROSES/THE DEAD DAISIES) and Mark Thwaite (THE MISSION, PETER MURPHY).

Listen to the title track off the electric album, 'When Patsy Cline Was Crazy (And Guy Mitchell Sang The Blues)', over on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uQkzmMhyHAY

The artwork for the double albums reflects the tone of each - »When Patsy Cline Was Crazy...« showcases the electric rock and roll side of Ricky, whilst »Hearts On Trees« veers more towards tender stripped-back songwriting, influenced by both Americana and, more importantly, Ricky's Northern Irish roots.

Ricky explains: "»Hearts On Trees« and »When Patsy Cline Was Crazy (And Guy Mitchell Sang The Blues)« were written by myself and my good friend Sam Robinson, both albums depict our experiences of growing up and coming from the Greater East Belfast area, not only experiences that have happened to us but historical references and stories that have been told to us by friends and family... in saying that both albums translate those experiences on to a global scale that hopefully anyone geographically can relate to."

The tracklist racks up as follows:

CD1 - »When Patsy Cline Was Crazy (And Guy Mitchell Sang The Blues)«

01. The Road To Damascus Street

02. Celebrating Sinking

03. When Patsy Cline Was Crazy (And Guy Mitchell Sang The Blues)

04. Toffee Town

05. That’s Where The Story Ends

06. Johnny Ringo's Last Ride

07. Gold Along The Cariboo

08. The Son Of The Wind

09. If Your Not Gonna Leave Me (I'll Find Someone Who Will)

10. Yesteryear

Bonus Tracks

11. Ghost Town Road

12. The Whiskey Song

13. Tank McCullough Saturdays (Electric Version)

CD2 - »Hearts On Trees«

01. Presbyterian Homesick Blues

02. Tank McCullough Saturdays

03. Psycho

04. Hearts On Trees

05. Said Samson To Goliath

06. Way Too Cool For Snow

07. Schwaben Redoubt

08. The Year Of Living Dangerously

09. Disasters

10. 82

Bonus Tracks

11. Love Owes

12. I Can See My Life (From Here)

13. The Ugly Truth

14. Hell Or Highwater

15. Eight Bells (Demo)

More on »When Patsy Cline Was Crazy (And Guy Mitchell Sang The Blues) / Hearts On Trees«:

'The Road To Damascus Street' official lyric video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npqBrRDEKEs

Ricky will have a full band on board to bring these great songs to fruition on the stage. RICKY WARWICK & THE FIGHTING HEARTS will be supporting Belfast’s own favourite sons, STIFF LITTLE FINGERS on their UK tour in February/March of 2016.

RICKY WARWICK & THE FIGHTING HEARTS live 2016:

w/ STIFF LITTLE FINGERS

• 25.02. UK Oxford - Academy
• 26.02. UK Portsmouth - Pyramids
• 27.02. UK Exeter - Phoenix
• 28.02. UK Cardiff - University (Solus)
• 01.03. UK Wolverhampton - Robin 2
• 02.03. UK Leamington Spa - The Assembly
• 04.03. UK London - Forum
• 05.03. UK Northampton - Roadmenders
• 06.03. UK Bristol - Academy
• 08.03. UK Cambridge - Junction
• 09.03. UK Norwich - Waterfront
• 11.03. UK Nottingham - Rock City
• 12.03. UK Leeds - Academy
• 14.03. UK Aberdeen - Garage
• 15.03. UK Inverness - Ironworks
• 17.03. UK Glasgow - Barrowland
• 18.03. UK Newcastle - Academy
• 19.03. UK Manchester - Ritz